Ultrasound-guided extrapleural Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum repair.

Zhao, Jinbo; Ma, Nan; Yuan, Lijun; Li, Xiaofei; Han, Yong · Ann Thorac Surg · 2014

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Abstract

The minimally invasive Nuss procedure has been widely utilized to treat pectus excavatum. In the present study, intraoperative ultrasonography to guide placement of a Nuss bar, instead of thoracoscopy, is described. This technique may be a simple and safe method to avoid cardiac injury.

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